MCM To Launch Signature Fragrance Under Inter Parfums, Inc. Partnership

This Spring 2021, the German luxury fashion house MCM announces the launch of its new signature fragrance accompanied by a global communications campaign entitled Travel Beyond. It is the first-ever beauty commercial leveraging virtual production and filmmaking using technology from the gaming world namely Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, the same technology that powers Fortnite

The campaign and fragrance capture the essence the brand’s DNA of travel, introducing a transcending journey inspired by the ingredients.  Vibrant  raspberry  and  hand-picked  jasmine are refined with clean woods and sheer Ambrox° Super, presenting a spirited floral woody aroma which remixes classic perfumery with novel blending technology. Travel Beyond nods to the fragrance’s artisanal composition by seamlessly blending virtual and natural worlds into a metaverse where emotion meets the elements.

Shot in Brooklyn, New York, the immersive experience takes consumers on a voyage of exploration and discovery inspired by MCM’s iconic backpack: an eclectic tribe moves through time and space as the backpack morphs from a hands-free leather good into an iconic bottle, conveying the mood, attitude and feeling of freedom, from movement to expression. The campaign juxtaposes exciting urban jungle cityscapes with serene cyber-scenery, through dynamically digitized visuals.

“Emotion is the epicentre of all journeys and destinations. For MCM, a brand with a strong travel heritage, we wanted to conceptualize our DNA of mobility through a fragrance that captures the essence of discovery – from sentiment to scent. Our consumer is not confined by rules, gender, boundaries or location — travel is their creative expression. The MCM fragrance joins them on their journey across imaginary, physical and digital domains.” – Dirk Schoen berger, MCM Global Creative Officer.

The campaign connects the contradictions of luxury and street style, heritage and modernity, individuality and tribe — which all come together in the scent. It features a bright young group of interconnected talent. Senior Perfumer Clément Gavarry of Firmenich, artisan of the fragrance, was “inspired by tribes of fearless free thinkers and sought to design a sustainable blend of classic and modern elements that fuse together to create an attitude of unbridled optimism and powerful connection.”

“A one-of-a-kind design that has no precedent, the MCM Eau de Parfum bottle pays homage to the classic backpack. The top handle, subtle studs, flat front pocket and iconic Cognac Visetos logo pattern come together in a sophisticated and show-stopping design, representing an unmistakable synergy between fashion and fragrance,” said Baerbel Bureick, Chief Marketing Officer, Inter Parfums, Inc., the global licensee for MCM fragrance.

Jean Madar, Chairman and CEO, Inter Parfums, Inc. stated, “Over a year in the making, the result of our collaboration with our MCM partners elevates fragrance, packaging, and marketing to a rarefied summit within our industry. Together we accomplished what we set out to accomplish, namely to fuse luxury with an expressive spirit of originality and optimism, and we can all use an infusion of optimism at this time.”

Jacquie Aiche’s style essential – The Chain-Link Necklace

Once an underrated piece of jewelry, the chain-link necklace is back and has, without a doubt, become a must-have staple for SS21. Just imagine, glistening links finished in 14K gold and silver wrapped around your neck.
 
Whether you are a lover of sleek, minimal style or conceptual layering, A- list fine jewelry designer, Jacquie Aiche latest collection features stunning designs for every woman. Aiche says she believes a woman’s natural beauty can be illuminated with the right piece of jewelry, and that will always be her mission, “I want to create pieces that will make every woman look and feel uniquely beautiful.

Celebrate Pride Month This June With Colourful Fine Jewellery From Top Designers

Pride Month returns again this summer celebrating the global LGBTQ + community and promoting tolerance, education and equality.  We created this selection to show our support and spread positivity from our leading designers TerzihanSimone JewelsAisha Baker and Tabbah

If you would like more information on the jewellery designers or high-res images, please do not hesitate to contact me?

Finally, the pieces are also available for socially distanced photoshoots and internationally on request.

Éventail by Tabbah in 18K White Gold with Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Peridots and Amethysts ($43,800) 

Me Yellow Gold Earringsby Aisha Baker in 18K Yellow Gold with Enamel ($4,000). 

Me Diamond-Paved White Gold Bracelet by Aisha Baker in 18K White Gold with Diamonds and Enamel ($15,200)

Earth Of One Eight Set to Revolutionize Retail Landscape in Middle East Region with Immersive Customer Experiences

Innovative 9m x 3m walk-in pod with abstract geometric face, aims to capture imagination of retailers, customers with latest technology analytics

Futuristic concept aligns with Smart Dubai 2021 initiative to transform Dubai into a futuristic destination

In a bid to bring customers up close and personal to their favorite retail brands and allow them to engage with the brands in insightful and fun ways, Earth Of One Eight (EOO8), an innovative new age hybrid retail concept, today announced its Middle East launch, starting with Dubai. The new age retail concept aligns seamlessly with the ambitious Smart Dubai 2021 initiative that aims to transform Dubai into a futuristic, world-leading destination city where government transactions are 100 percent digitalized and the people are among the happiest in the world. E008 is set to offer smart brand retail solutions to brands with the aim to create luxury retail experiences.

Earth Of One Eight is an 9m x 3m walk-in mobile pod with an abstract geometric face that offers brands the opportunity and flexibility to connect with and immerse themselves in communities to dramatically increase awareness and brand recall. Retailers can showcase their products in the interior of the pod in a frictionless ambiance.

The hybrid retail concept seamlessly blends online and offline retail experiences and enables brands to boost the elusive aspect of ‘audience delight’ that is largely absent in the prevailing hard-sell retail landscape. EOO8 elevates the retail experience and is able to track data for brands such as walk-ins, interests, and products testing, among others.

Speaking on the radical retail development, Fareda Ali, Founder of EOO8, explained her vision: “I have always been fascinated by the traditional trailer truck concept that brings exclusive brands into town to give the local community some exotic retail experiences. Earth Of One Eight was born through putting a sophisticated spin on this idea and introducing technology into the mix. In many ways, Earth Of One Eight is a nostalgic ode to the bygone age of one-on-one retail – when retail was a more intimate and intuitive experience.

“With this game-changing pod, we hope to transform the way retail is consumed in the region. Manufactured right here in the UAE, and ensuring a frictionless approach, the breakthrough pods can be leased by retailers’ keen to understand what their customers think about their brand through introducing immersive experiences. EOO8 can also help test waters ahead of the launch of new products in the region, or simply assist in gauging the market penetration achieved. With the efforts to realize Smart Dubai 2021 gaining momentum and given the scaling up of digitalization during the pandemic, I believe technology is here to stay in all aspects of our life – and will particularly transform the retail scene.”

For the very first time in the region, through leveraging cutting-edge technology such as a magic mirror, touch sensors, augmented reality, holograms, social media filters, motion mapping, and projection mapping, EOO8 offers retailers and brands clear analytics on their customers’ preferences and interests captured through their engagement with the brand. This learning can significantly inform brand positioning and lead to greater flexibility and personalization in promoting the brand from one community to the next.

Fareda Ali added: “Retail today is so much more than just buying and selling – it has the ability to inform, educate, create awareness and connect like never before. Imagine how much simpler your life would be if you knew exactly what your target customer is seeking and are able to meet this need without any confusion. We envision EOO8 appealing to the high-end luxury retailers who are not afraid to experiment with this revolutionary urban trend. Customers are already rejecting two-dimensional hard-core selling that is pushed at them purely for monetary gain. This user-friendly interface offers them enriching and memorable experiences that will make a world of difference.”

Currently targeting the retail sector, EOO8 has its sights set on other industries in the future based on demand. EOO8 has for its overarching goal the objective of extending novel ways of brand engagement and customer delight through redefining personalized, seamless, efficient, and impactful experiences at every touchpoint.

𝙀𝙓𝘾𝙇𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙍𝘼𝙈𝘼𝘿𝘼𝙉 𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙇𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 – Steve Madden

The chic and fashionable can add a little sparkle to their wardrobe this Ramadan with an alluring footwear and bag collection from Steve Madden. The collection features the bright spirit of the season with glittering pairs of bold metallic wedges, heels, peep-toes, strappy sandals and relaxed flats in vibrant hues embellished with rhinestones that will amp up the glam quotient for any trendsetter.

Step out in  style with sandals complete with delicate buckles, wide platform fronts, and enticing gold metal covered block heels that will leave you standing out from the crowd at events all through the season.

Swiss Arabian: The WAAW Collection

The WAAW Collection by Swiss Arabian includes six fragrances with the most thoughtful story to treat mothers on this special day and show them just how appreciated they are. The WAAW collection is inspired by the Arabic letter و (pronounced “waaw”) which is known as the letter of unity as it is used in Arabic to join words, and thus everything, together – and what is more unifying than the bond between a mother and child? This beautiful collection is based on the different forms of love and includes six fragrances that will surely express your appreciation for the mother in your life.  

From luxurious amber notes to delicious floral scents, Swiss Arabian’s Waaw Collection is sure to get you into her good books this Mother’s Day.

  1. Gharaam – meaning infatuation, is a premium fragrance that has soft notes of jasmine, saffron and amber.
  • Hawa – meaning desire, is a fragrance that brings forth a bright citrus scent combined with floral notes including mandarin, rose, orange flower and white jasmine.
  • Hayaam – meaning adoration, is a fragrance that combines dazzling citrus and warm earthy ingredients like warm Irish clove, leather, and woody amber.
  • Wajd – meaning passionate love, is a scent that was created to induce the feeling of deep passion with ingredients such as turkish rose, red apples, and patchouli.
  • Walaa – meaning deep love, is a citrus fragrance that encapsulates happiness with the bright and fresh notes of lavender, mandarin orange and white jasmine.
  • Ishq – meaning the powerful form of love, is a fragrance that represents timelessness of true love with a burst of warm black pepper and spicy saffron. The scent later depletes and diffuses notes of roses and smooth leather.

The Face Oil by Augustinus Bader is finally here

Ultra-lightweight, fast-absorbing with effects that are long-lasting

The newest member of Augustinus Bader’s luxurious skincare range is finally in the UAE. The Face Oil is here to help support with skin hydration and moisture retention throughout the day. Designed for everyday use, The Face Oil is light-weight, which doesn’t leave any greasy residue, won’t clog any pores, and is allergen-free, without any harsh ingredients. Richly nourishing, it’s comprised of cold-pressed oils and Professor Augustinus Bader’s famously patented TFC8® technology, which delivers essential nutrients directly to skin cells, where they’re quickly absorbed.

“We wanted to offer our customers the option between a rich cream, a light cream, and now, an oil, so they can select the texture that works best for their facial skincare routine. Each of these offerings contains our specialized compound TFC8®, which transport natural mechanisms for skin repair. As long as you have one product with TFC8®, you will see results”

  • Professor Augustinus Bader

The Face Oil enhances facial skin wellness overall. From boosting cellular renewal to minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, it adjusts to the skin, and provides an array of unique solutions, all for a strong, renewed and evenly-toned complexion. The Face Oil combines Augustinus Bader’s innovative skincare technology with some of mother nature’s most potent ingredients that have been prized for centuries for their healing capabilities.

It contains:

  1. TFC8®: A complex of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins and synthesized molecules naturally found in skin, which guides key nutrients and powerful natural ingredients to the skin cells, creating an optimal environment for the cellular renewal.
  2. Babassu Oil: A vitamin-rich seed oil that helps enhance the skin’s natural defenses against environmental aggression and water loss.
  3. Argan Oil: This cold-pressed seed oil is rich in essential fatty acids including linoleic acid (omega-6), supports the skin’s ability to restore its hydrolipidic film and prevents trans-epidermal water loss.
  4. Hazelnut Oil: Sourced from southwestern France, it is a nourishing oil that’s high in omega fatty acid content and supports improved moisture retention.
  5. Karanja Oil: Rich in flavonoids, this oil supports skin’s defense  against  the  damaging  effects of environmental aggressors and helps prevent premature aging. It also delivers soothing, antimicrobial  properties.
  6. Pomegranate Seed Extract: This anti-aging, antioxidant-rich oil optimizes the skin’s self-renewal mechanism, supports improved elasticity and reduces the appearance of wrinkles thanks to more than 60% punicic acid and linolenic acid.

The benefits:

  • Hydrates and soothes the skin, giving it a youthful, radiant glow.
  • Offers antioxidant and environmental protection.
  • Gives skin a supple, smoothened appearance.
  • Softens appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improves hyper pigmentation.
  • Evens tone and texture.

Augustinus Bader’s promise is that you don’t need to use the entire range, or even multiple products from Bader family to see skin improvement – the power lies in using one product consistently. Just like all Augustinus Bader products that are filled to the brim with the most-nourishing ingredients, The Face Oil in and of itself is effective and will produce results.

The Face Oil (30ml) retails at AED 974 (including VAT) and is available exclusively in store at Harvey Nichols – Dubai and Bloomingdales Middle East, and online at Ounass.com and Bloomingdales.ae

Parfums de Marly Launch Delina La Rosée for Spring

Spring is upon us, and whether or not you’re going to be focused on spring cleaning and changing up your wardrobe or beauty closets, there’s no doubt it’s time for new, new and more new stuff. This means that if there was ever a time to switch up your perfume collection, now would be best.
 
Enter in Delina la Rosée from luxury French perfume house, Parfums de Marly, a sensorial delight, capturing nature’s most captivating marvels, the beauty of fresh blooms, in a fragrance. This fragrance is a treasure trove of surprising notes that embody a timeless olfactive narrative with a touch of freshness that delicately brightens the skin from morning to night.

Make 2021 the Year of Healthy, Glowy and Lit from Within Skin

**Refresh your skin using Martiderm for your daily routine **

A skin care routine is something that needs to be constant, even at times when your daily schedule may seem packed. Having a structured routine will stand you in good stead on the quest for healthy, glowing skin and help combat any skin concerns you may have. If you are looking for some new products to up your current regime, Martiderm is at hand and will ensure your skincare routine is taken to the next level. Whether you are looking to resolve any anti-ageing issues, or achieve a fresh-faced look, Martiderm’s product range is backed by pioneering formulas that are effective for each person’s skin requirements.

We are all on the lookout for products that can benefit us, but it’s important to simplify our selection to ones that are specifically targeted to the area of concern. Here are a few products that we would recommend adding to your daily skincare routine:

Martiderm Pigment Zero DSP- Renovation Cream 340 AED

Martiderm Pigment Zero DSP- Renovation Cream – AED 340

This is the most effective treatment for unifying skin tone and removing facial blemishes. The formula contains depigmenting principals that have a high skin tolerance, making it a very appropriate treatment for all skin types.

MartiDerm 3 in 1 Micellar Cleansing Solution – AED 220

This beautiful micellar water gently cleanses the skin and keeps it hydrated. The formula is enriched with antioxidants to keep the skin protected and it also offers repairing activity. It perfectly cleanses the skin, preparing it for the other products along with your beauty ritual.

Martiderm Flash Serum – AED 260

This serum instantly brightens the skin with an immediate boost of radiance and hydration. Ideal to use. It is ideal to use in the morning when your skin must look its best and is the perfect base for makeup. It has an instant lifting effect due to a powerful combination of peptides, visually reduces dark sports and will help the skin with firmness.

Martiderm Platinum Expression Gel – AED 380

This wonder-gel helps to redensify and soften expression wrinkles in the area around the eyes and lips. It has a relaxing effect with active ingredients that release muscle tension, minimizing expression lines. It acts on the forehead, the eyebrows and nasolabial folds with a Botox-like effect and is a natural alternative to such aesthetic medical treatment.

Martiderm Black Diamond Ionto-Lift Eye Contour – AED 500 

This treatment works for deep facial contours and has a tightening and firming effect, which uses Iontophoresis technology that reduces wrinkles around the eyes immediately. It penetrates deep into the skin leaving the surface of the skin thoroughly hydrated.

This year, it’s all about looking refreshed and natural! If you focus on the right products, you will be able to embrace your skin and see results quickly. Go minimal and enjoy maximum benefits for glowing and clear skin!